Max E. Carter II is a Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly representing District 12 . A third-generation Las Vegan and retired union electrician, he was elected in 2022 after winning the Democratic primary and general election , succeeding Assemblywoman Susie Martinez.

Born in 1964 in Las Vegas to a family with roots dating back three generations , Carter is a lifelong resident committed to community service and labor advocacy. As a 30-year member of IBEW Local 357, he negotiated contracts ensuring local hiring for major solar projects like Copper Mountain Solar Fields and collaborated with Moapa Paiute elders for community workforce agreements providing good wages and benefits. He served on the Civil Service Board for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department , the Sunrise Manor Town Board , and now holds committee seats in Government Affairs, Commerce and Labor, and Growth and Infrastructure. Notable achievements include establishing union primary care clinics as health plan trustee and chairman, and advocating for livable wages and renewable energy jobs.

Education and Political Experience

Specific higher education details are not publicly detailed in available records. His career spans 30+ years as an electrician and negotiator with IBEW Local 357, focusing on union contracts, health plans, and local labor for infrastructure projects over the last 15 years. Politically, he entered office in 2022 as a freshman assemblymember after community encouragement to run, defeating two primary opponents and a Republican challenger in the Democratic-leaning district. He continues volunteer service on the Sunrise Manor Town Board while serving in the legislature.